• About Us
  • Locations
    • California
      • Southern California
    • Denver, CO
    • Florida
      • Broward County, FL
      • Jacksonville, FL
      • Miami, FL
      • Naples, FL
      • Orlando, FL
      • Palm Beach County, FL
      • Tallahassee, FL
    • Georgia
      • Atlanta, GA
    • New Jersey
      • South Jersey
    • North Carolina
      • Charlotte, NC
    • Ohio
      • Northwest Ohio
      • Southern Ohio
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston, SC
    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, TN
    • Texas
      • Dallas, TX
      • Austin, TX
  • Publishing
    • Content Guidelines for Publishing
    • General Article Submission Guidelines
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Friday, April 8, 2022
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Nashville Christian Voice
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Government
    • Nashville
    • National
    • Politics
    • Tennessee
    • World
    Thousands Join Pro-life March in Peru

    Thousands Join Pro-life March in Peru

    New Program Helps Churches Provide Mental Health Support in UK

    New Program Helps Churches Provide Mental Health Support in UK

    Ukrainian Children Hopeful in Palm Beach County

    Ukrainian Children Hopeful in Palm Beach County

    Pro-life Groups Demand Justice After Exposé at University

    Pro-life Groups Demand Justice After Exposé at University

    Private Spiritual Life Counters Christians’ Role as Disciples—Barna

    Private Spiritual Life Counters Christians’ Role as Disciples—Barna

    Christian Rivals Unite to Restore Holiest Jerusalem Church

    Christian Rivals Unite to Restore Holiest Jerusalem Church

    Survey: 84% Americans Revere Jesus

    Survey: 84% Americans Revere Jesus

    Christian Charities Unite for Ukraine

    Christian Charities Unite for Ukraine

    Ad Shows New Jesus to Skeptics

    Ad Shows New Jesus to Skeptics

    Trending Tags

    • Lifestyle
      • All
      • Books
      • Education
      • Entertainment
      • family
      • Food
      • Health
      • Humor
      • Relationships
      • Travel
      Jeremy Camp doesn’t write songs for radio: I want to ‘connect with the heart’

      Jeremy Camp doesn’t write songs for radio: I want to ‘connect with the heart’

      Minno is the new streaming platform for Christian kids — and it’s excellent

      Minno is the new streaming platform for Christian kids — and it’s excellent

      Newsboys say they will tour until they are 80: We are just getting started!

      Newsboys say they will tour until they are 80: We are just getting started!

      Netflix’s ‘A Week Away’ is a must-watch faith-based musical

      Netflix’s ‘A Week Away’ is a must-watch faith-based musical

      Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

      Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

      There’s a new streaming platform — and it’s a great option for families

      There’s a new streaming platform — and it’s a great option for families

      Pixar’s ‘Soul’ has multiple great messages about life

      Pixar’s ‘Soul’ has multiple great messages about life

      Actress Miya Horcher Leads With Love

      Actress Miya Horcher Leads With Love

      ‘Jingle Jangle’ is Netflix’s best family-friendly movie yet

      ‘Jingle Jangle’ is Netflix’s best family-friendly movie yet

    • Church
      • All
      • Missions
      • Pastors
      • Worship
      Extollo International: Raising and Lifting up the People of Haiti

      Extollo International: Raising and Lifting up the People of Haiti

      Patrick and the History of St. Patrick’s Day

      Patrick and the History of St. Patrick’s Day

      A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

      A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

      The English School in Marietta Georgia is Touching Lives and Sharing the Gospel

      The English School in Marietta Georgia is Touching Lives and Sharing the Gospel

      Reaching the Nepali Bhutanese in Harrisburg, PA

      Reaching the Nepali Bhutanese in Harrisburg, PA

      A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

      A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

      Why a House Church?

      Why a House Church?

      App Sees Increase in Bible Engagement with 1 Million New Subscribers in 24 Hours

      App Sees Increase in Bible Engagement with 1 Million New Subscribers in 24 Hours

      Weighing In On Death of John Allen Chau

      Weighing In On Death of John Allen Chau

    • Sports
      Bitterness Strikes Out

      Bitterness Strikes Out

      Kia’s Amazing Journey

      Kia’s Amazing Journey

      Bengals Chaplain Kicks COVID-19

      Bengals Chaplain Kicks COVID-19

      NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown opens up about faith

      NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown opens up about faith

      Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner

      Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner

      To Empower and Encourage

      To Empower and Encourage

      Are You Passionate?

      Are You Passionate?

      There is Another Way

      There is Another Way

      Did God See That Coming?

      Did God See That Coming?

    • Home
    • News
      • All
      • Government
      • Nashville
      • National
      • Politics
      • Tennessee
      • World
      Thousands Join Pro-life March in Peru

      Thousands Join Pro-life March in Peru

      New Program Helps Churches Provide Mental Health Support in UK

      New Program Helps Churches Provide Mental Health Support in UK

      Ukrainian Children Hopeful in Palm Beach County

      Ukrainian Children Hopeful in Palm Beach County

      Pro-life Groups Demand Justice After Exposé at University

      Pro-life Groups Demand Justice After Exposé at University

      Private Spiritual Life Counters Christians’ Role as Disciples—Barna

      Private Spiritual Life Counters Christians’ Role as Disciples—Barna

      Christian Rivals Unite to Restore Holiest Jerusalem Church

      Christian Rivals Unite to Restore Holiest Jerusalem Church

      Survey: 84% Americans Revere Jesus

      Survey: 84% Americans Revere Jesus

      Christian Charities Unite for Ukraine

      Christian Charities Unite for Ukraine

      Ad Shows New Jesus to Skeptics

      Ad Shows New Jesus to Skeptics

      Trending Tags

      • Lifestyle
        • All
        • Books
        • Education
        • Entertainment
        • family
        • Food
        • Health
        • Humor
        • Relationships
        • Travel
        Jeremy Camp doesn’t write songs for radio: I want to ‘connect with the heart’

        Jeremy Camp doesn’t write songs for radio: I want to ‘connect with the heart’

        Minno is the new streaming platform for Christian kids — and it’s excellent

        Minno is the new streaming platform for Christian kids — and it’s excellent

        Newsboys say they will tour until they are 80: We are just getting started!

        Newsboys say they will tour until they are 80: We are just getting started!

        Netflix’s ‘A Week Away’ is a must-watch faith-based musical

        Netflix’s ‘A Week Away’ is a must-watch faith-based musical

        Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

        Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

        There’s a new streaming platform — and it’s a great option for families

        There’s a new streaming platform — and it’s a great option for families

        Pixar’s ‘Soul’ has multiple great messages about life

        Pixar’s ‘Soul’ has multiple great messages about life

        Actress Miya Horcher Leads With Love

        Actress Miya Horcher Leads With Love

        ‘Jingle Jangle’ is Netflix’s best family-friendly movie yet

        ‘Jingle Jangle’ is Netflix’s best family-friendly movie yet

      • Church
        • All
        • Missions
        • Pastors
        • Worship
        Extollo International: Raising and Lifting up the People of Haiti

        Extollo International: Raising and Lifting up the People of Haiti

        Patrick and the History of St. Patrick’s Day

        Patrick and the History of St. Patrick’s Day

        A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

        A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

        The English School in Marietta Georgia is Touching Lives and Sharing the Gospel

        The English School in Marietta Georgia is Touching Lives and Sharing the Gospel

        Reaching the Nepali Bhutanese in Harrisburg, PA

        Reaching the Nepali Bhutanese in Harrisburg, PA

        A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

        A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

        Why a House Church?

        Why a House Church?

        App Sees Increase in Bible Engagement with 1 Million New Subscribers in 24 Hours

        App Sees Increase in Bible Engagement with 1 Million New Subscribers in 24 Hours

        Weighing In On Death of John Allen Chau

        Weighing In On Death of John Allen Chau

      • Sports
        Bitterness Strikes Out

        Bitterness Strikes Out

        Kia’s Amazing Journey

        Kia’s Amazing Journey

        Bengals Chaplain Kicks COVID-19

        Bengals Chaplain Kicks COVID-19

        NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown opens up about faith

        NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown opens up about faith

        Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner

        Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner

        To Empower and Encourage

        To Empower and Encourage

        Are You Passionate?

        Are You Passionate?

        There is Another Way

        There is Another Way

        Did God See That Coming?

        Did God See That Coming?

      No Result
      View All Result
      Nashville Christian Voice
      No Result
      View All Result
      Home Featured

      Claims Vaping a Safe Alternative to Smoking Go up in Smoke

      by Alice Murray
      September 18, 2019
      in Featured, Health, National
      0
      Claims Vaping a Safe Alternative to Smoking Go up in Smoke
      0
      SHARES
      4
      VIEWS
      Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

      While smoke is not involved in vaping, a firestorm of controversy about the safety of vaping has filled the air recently. CDC is investigating over 450 cases of severe lung illness linked to vaping. In addition, seven vaping-related deaths have been reported from severe lung illnesses. These developments call into question the contention that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.

      Vaping is the inhaling of vapor produced by an electronic cigarette. These cigarettes heat liquid into an aerosol the user inhales. No smoke is produced by an e-cigarette, only vapor. Rather than producing tobacco smoke, an e-cigarette produces an aerosol that consists of fine particles which quickly enter the lungs and then go into the bloodstream. These small particles contain varying amounts o toxic chemicals.

      No strict FDA testing has been done on electronic cigarettes. Therefore, any claim they are a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes is unsubstantiated.

      E-cigarettes are relatively new having been introduced to the mass market here in the United States in 2007. Their popularity has exploded; currently 10.8 million adults and 3.6 million teens are estimated to use them in this country. In fact, e-cigarettes are more popular among youth than any traditional tobacco product, and their use is higher among high school students than adults. Between 2011 and 2015, e-cigarette use grew 900% among high school students.

      Why are e-cigarettes so appealing to youth? Part of the appeal is financial. The cost per use for e-cigarettes is less than for traditional cigarettes. The lack of smoke is also a plus. Vaping does not produce a strong smoke smell which may be a social negative or a tipoff to parents or authority figures that one has been vaping. The availability of certain e-cigarette flavors such as fruit or candy also appeals to a younger crowd.

      E-cigarettes were introduced under the guise of being a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. Nevertheless, no strict FDA testing has been done on electronic cigarettes. Therefore, any claim they are a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes is unsubstantiated.

      While e-cigarettes might have fewer toxins in them than traditional cigarettes, they still put harmful matter and chemicals directly into the user’s lungs.

      Many unknowns exist about vaping, including exactly what chemicals make up the vapor and what the long-term effects on physical health might be. Use of e-cigarettes may also lead to the future use of traditional cigarettes. According to Yale health researchers, vaping increases the risk that a teen will smoke regular cigarettes later.

      Even if e-cigarettes are proven to be safer than traditional cigarettes, that finding does not mean such cigarettes are safe. While e-cigarettes might have fewer toxins in them than traditional cigarettes, they still put harmful matter and chemicals directly into the user’s lungs.

      E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most contain nicotine which comes from tobacco. Nicotine is the primary agent in both regular cigarettes and in e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive. Research suggests that nicotine can be as addictive as cocaine and heroin. Not only is nicotine addictive, but it is toxic. It can elevate blood pressure and spike adrenaline, increasing one’s heart rate and the likelihood of suffering a heart attack.

      Currently, the most popular vaping device by far is the JUUL, a small device that looks like a USB flash drive. This product, which only came out in 2015, commands a 72% of the market for vaping products. Its market share is high and so is the product’s nicotine content. One pod or flavor cartridge contains the same amount of nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes.

      CDC has urged Americans to stop using e-cigarettes while investigations are ongoing.

      The substance e-cigarette users breathe in and then exhale can contain harmful or potentially harmful substances like chemicals and heavy metals in addition to nicotine. Scientists have found harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, a strong-smelling chemical used as a preservative in funeral homes and medical labs, in e-cigarette vapors. A study from Johns Hopkins University found that e-cigarettes can potentially release significant amounts of toxic metals in its vapors which users inhale. Discovered in the vapors released by e-cigarettes were potentially unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese, and/or nickel.

      The recently reported lung illnesses related to vaping are believed to be associated with chemical exposure from vaping. Vaping leads to inflammation within the lungs, and the chemicals in e-cigarettes can cause permanent lung damage. Accordingly, CDC has urged Americans to stop using e-cigarettes while investigations are ongoing.

      Specific case examples about vaping consequences are startling. A seventeen year old Texas boy who had been vaping since 8th grade nearly died. An x-ray of his lungs showed a complete blockage. He was placed in a medically induced coma, and his parents were not sure he would live. The boy did recover; he pitched all his e-cigarettes and swore off vaping when he got out of the hospital. In another case, which lead to death, a female in her fifties died in Kansas a week after starting to use e-cigarettes.

      According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the number one reason young people give for using vaping devices is because of the flavors offered. There are over 7,000 flavors of e-cigarettes on the market, including cotton candy and gummy bear. Youth are being targeted as consumers when such flavorings are marketed. In response to this strategy, various jurisdictions are considering bans on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he would pursue emergency regulations to ban the sale of such products. Michigan previously announced it was moving towards such a ban.

      While banning flavored e-cigarettes might reduce sales, the most expedient defense against their harms requires no legislative action. Those who are not vaping now should not start. Those who are currently vaping need to reassess the possible harm to their health from that practice. Research results so far and news reports of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping lend credence to the statement that it is blowing smoke to think vaping is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.

      .

      Facebook Comments
      Tags: Vaping
      Alice Murray

      Alice Murray

      Alice H. Murray, a Florida adoption attorney with over 25 years of experience, writes non-fiction. She has penned articles for legal professional magazines, her local paper, and a mission magazine. Alice also won an American Bar Association haiku contest. A non-fiction piece of hers was published in Short And Sweet, and a fiction piece was published in Short And Sweet Too. A third piece has been selected for inclusion in another in the Short And Sweet series due out in July 2018. Alice has a manuscript, “Ho Ho Holy Humor—Devotions For A Cheerful Reader,” completed and ready for publication. She blogs regularly at aliceinwonderingland.wordpress.com and tweets as @dawgatty.

      Next Post
      Help! My Dog’s Itching is Driving Me Crazy

      Help! My Dog's Itching is Driving Me Crazy

      Recommended

      I’ll Push You: A Journey of Friendship, Community and Faith

      5 years ago
      Why I’m Not Worried about what My Kids ‘Need’ to Know

      Why I’m Not Worried about what My Kids ‘Need’ to Know

      4 years ago

      Popular News

        Connect with us

        About Us

        Nashville Christian Voice is part of One Christian Voice, a growing Christian news network in the United States. We share world news, national news, stories to inspire you and information on activities and events in and around Nashville, TN.

        Locations

        California
        Colorado
        Florida
        Georgia
        New Jersey
        North Carolina
        Ohio
        Pennsylvania
        South Carolina
        Tennessee
        Texas

        Connect with us

        • About Us
        • Advertise
        • Contact

        © 2018 Nashville Christian Voice - Member, Evangelical Press Association.

        No Result
        View All Result
        • Home
        • News
        • Lifestyle
        • Church
        • Sports

        © 2018 Nashville Christian Voice - Member, Evangelical Press Association.

        Welcome Back!

        Login to your account below

        Forgotten Password?

        Retrieve your password

        Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

        Log In